New – English Conversation Circle Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. starting March 25

For beginner to intermediate English speakers, join us for an hour weekly to practice English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills. Register for a month at uptonlibrary.org.

Children’s & Young Adult Events

Boston Bruins PJ Drive - Feb. 1 through March 15. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and Cradles to Crayons, the library is collecting brand NEW pajamas, with tags, for babies through teens. Donations may be dropped off to our donation box in the lobby. If you are a family in need, please contact the Department of Children and Families at 508-929-1000.

AbriKidabra - March 14 at 10 a.m. Join us for a fun magic show with professional magician, Mike Bent, of AbraKidabra!™ . Mike combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required. *This event is currently full, but we are maintaining a waitlist

Maple Sugaring Event – March 21 at 11 a.m., offsite. Join Children's Librarian Lee Ann Murphy and Riverbend Farm Park Ranger Sherine Hamade to learn all about maple sugaring! Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park (Riverbend Farm) is located at 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. For ages 5 to 12. Registration required. *This event is currently full, but we are maintaining a waitlist

Read with Copper – March 26 at 4 p.m. Join Copper the Therapy Dog and have him be your reading partner! This is a 1-on-1 experience for your child to read their favorite reading material to Copper. Copper is a large English Chocolate Lab! He is certified through Animal-Assisted Therapy Services (AATS) of Massachusetts and will be guided by his owner and handler, Wendy Hodge. For ages 5 to 12. Registration required. Timeslots are 15 minutes each.

Spring StoryWalk  – March 30 through May 2, at VFW Playground. Stop by the VFW Playground anytime it's open to enjoy the library's Spring StoryWalk, "Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms" by Julia Rawlinson. A StoryWalk is a self-guided picture book activity, put together with separate story page panels that families can enjoy one at a time with their children. 

Adult Events

Drum Circle with Dave Curry - Sat., April 4, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Ages 8 - Adult

Join facilitator Dave Curry for an evening of freestyle drumming. Instruction and extra drums are provided, but you can also bring your own drums and percussion instruments. No prior experience is necessary, so the circle is suitable for beginners on up to experienced drummers. Registration is requested. 

Tabletop Game Night for Adults – Thursday, March 26, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Join our tabletop game series for adults! Meets every fourth Thursday of the month from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Virtual Author Talk Series

View free online author talks, either live or recorded.  Register and get more information at the library website, or at https://libraryc.org/uptontownlibrary

Author Talk with Shoshana Walter: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - Tuesday, March 24 at 2 p.m.

Book Groups

Monthly book groups are facilitated by Upton Library staff. We also reserve book copies for local private book groups, contact us for more information!

Upton Reads Book Group

An eclectic mix of contemporary literary fiction with meetings on the second Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening of each month, with a remote call-in option.

Tuesday, April 14 at 12:45 p.m., and Thursday, April 16 at 6:45 p.m.: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus.

Fic or No Fic Book Group

An adult book group led by Librarian Micaela that alternates fiction and non-fiction selections.  Meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at 6:45 p.m.: The Librarians by Sherry Thomas.

Tween Book Club – March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

This club is especially for our middle grade patrons, ages 10 to 14. This group reads popular middle grade titles selected by our members. 

Kids’ Book Club – April 1 at 4 p.m.

Our book club members explore popular juvenile chapter books on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 - 4:45 p.m. For our March meeting, we will be discussing the title Oris & Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo. This group is now for ages 6 to 9.

Monthly Library Events – Register Now!

Most programs and events require pre-registration at uptonlibrary.org or call 508-529-6272. Program details can be found on our website on our Event Calendar. *Registrations open the month prior to events.

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., ages birth to 3

Preschool Storytime –Thursdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., ages 3 to 5

Saturday Storytime – March 28 at 9:30 a.m., ages birth to 5

Drop-In Storytime – March 9 at 9:30 a.m., ages 1 to 5

Music & Movement - March 16 & April 6 at 9:30 a.m., ages 1 to 5

Storybook Art Club – 3rd Tuesday each month at 10 a.m., ages 3 to 5

LEGO Club – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at 4 p.m., ages 3 to 12

Crafternoon – 3rd Thursday each month, 3 - 5 p.m., ages 3+

Tween Book Club – 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14

Kids’ Book Club – 1st Wednesday each month at 4 p.m., ages 6 to 9

Chess Club – 1st Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Crafting Club – 2nd Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Gaming Club – 3rd Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Magic the Gathering: Commander – 4th Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 8 to 16

FreeDrum Circle – 1st Saturday each month, 7 - 9:30 p.m., ages 8+

Tabletop Game Night for Adults – 3rd Thursday each month, ages 16+

Upton Reads Book Group – 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday each month

Fic or No Fic Book Group – last Wednesday each month

Virtual Author Talks – varies, see our website

For more information or assistance with any library services, call 508-529-6272 or email [email protected]